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Experience the magic of narrowboat life with Never Two Late. Our TV re-run has been a hit, and we’re thrilled to meet you in person along the towpath. From handcrafted coin jewellery to weekly blog posts, there’s something for everyone.

✨Set sail with us on a unique journey! ✨

Our brand-new 360° YouTube video is live: Explore the Macclesfield Canal in full immersive view! 🔗 Dive in now: youtu.be/kf5rQRsrxXY 🎥 Drag your screen or move your phone around — experience our narrowboat adventure as if you’re right there aboard Never Two Late with Steve, Mexi and me. 🌿 Why watch? Discover hidden locks, peacefulContinueContinue reading “✨Set sail with us on a unique journey! ✨”

 Never Two Late – Our Journey

October Update We’ve booked our passage through Harecastle Tunnel for the end of the month — it’ll be interesting to see just how spooky it feels at this time of year! Trent & Mersey Canal We’ve been enjoying some more lovely walks through the beautiful Staffordshire countryside, taking in the changing colours of autumn alongContinueContinue reading ” Never Two Late – Our Journey”

Never Two Late – Our Journey Newsletter

This Week on Never Two Late – Our Journey

We’re enjoying a peaceful couple of weeks in beautiful Barlaston, taking in the village, local walks, and a few favourite spots before heading towards the Harecastle Tunnel. Next stop — a few relaxing days at Westport Lake before we make the big trip north!

Running on Empty: Life Afloat in a Dry Summer

Troubled Waters on the Canals It’s been a tricky week for those of us cruising the waterways. Closures seem to be popping up all around due to low water levels and breaches, and our planned route has had to change more than once. We were heading into the Caldon, but that’s now closed. So, theContinueContinue reading “Running on Empty: Life Afloat in a Dry Summer”

Foraging time check the hedgerows and bake a tasty cake.

Hi, it’s the time of year again when our hedgerows give us tasty treats. Even with the weather being so dry this year, there is an abundance of blackberries, so why not get out into the countryside and cook up a tasty cake? This recipe is my go-to, and it’s so simple to do, butContinueContinue reading “Foraging time check the hedgerows and bake a tasty cake.”

🎬 We’re on Narrow Escapes! | Watch Us on Channel 4

We’re absolutely thrilled to share that we made our TV debut on Channel 4’s brand new series, Narrow Escapes! You can watch the full series right now via this link:👉 Watch Narrow Escapes on Channel 4 📸 Behind the Scenes of Filming We filmed our episode last year with the amazing team from Bowled OverContinueContinue reading “🎬 We’re on Narrow Escapes! | Watch Us on Channel 4”

Navigating the Unexpected: Stratford, Birmingham, Crick & Beyond!

Due to unexpected canal closures, the planned narrowboat cruise to Stratford-upon-Avon has been canceled. Maxine will still participate in the Stratford Half Marathon using their car. Excited future plans include a trip to Birmingham and attending the Crick Boat Show, with ongoing adventures and flexibility in navigating waterways ahead.

Locks, locks, and even more locks.

After being stuck in Warwick for over a week, the lock we had been waiting for was unlocked a week earlier than expected. We nipped to Sainsbury’s to get our final supplies ready for the next day. We were up early as we had 23 locks to complete today. The Hatton flight beckoned us. TheseContinueContinue reading “Locks, locks, and even more locks.”